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Christian Benteke has emerged as a doubt for the upcoming internationals after the Belgium striker limped out of Saturdays’ disappointing home defeat to Swansea because of pain caused by an ongoing hip complaint.

Benteke suffered the initial problem earlier this month but such is his importance to Villa the player had an injection plus pain-killers to play, although he was only able to complete 75 minutes of the tie. The severity of the problem is not yet known – whether the original injury caused his withdrawal or the issue has been exacerbated – further tests will determine if Benteke can join up with his international team mates. The domestic break will provide Villa with an ideal opportunity to ease back from the pressures of the Premier League and focus on getting their squad returned to full fitness with a number of players currently sidelined – Aly Cissokho, Kieran Richardson, Ron Vlaar and Nathan Baker. Mar 22 - 3:39 PM

Aston Villa's revival under Tim Sherwood continued as they hammered hapless Sunderland to pile the pressure on manager Gus Poyet

This was a massive game at the foot of the Premier League table but only one side turned up, and that was Aston Villa. Gabriel Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke both grabbed braces in a unbelievable first half to give away side their first away goals and first away win since the beginning of December. It's now three wins in a row in all competitions for Tim Sherwood and all of a sudden Villa find themselves six points clear of the relegation zone. Sunderland were atrocious, have won just one of their last 12 games and were booed off at half-time and full-time by the furious home support, with Gus Poyet taking a torrent of abuse from fans close to the dugout. Mar 14 - 1:01 PM

Christian Benteke will give Aston Villa a boost as he is fit to return from injury to face Sunderland.

This is a relegation battle match for both clubs and Benteke can help make the difference. The striker missed Villa's FA CUP quarter-final against West Brom but has recovered from his hip injury and will travel for the match and be included in the squad. Benteke has been out of form and shouldn't be used in fantasy, although he does provide a high upside for the adventurous fantasy manager. Mar 13 - 4:08 PM

Aston Villa were left to face rivals West Brom in the FA Cup on Saturday without Christian Benteke after the Belgium striker was ruled out after picking up a minor hip problem.

Benteke was the toast of Villa Park on Tuesday night following his injury time penalty winner [first goal in the Premier since December] to secure the first win of Tim Sherwoods’ short tenure but after struggling to shake off a hip complaint the club decided not to risk the player ahead of more pressing matters in the league. Although the problem is not thought to be serious playing against West Brom may have caused further complications leaving Gabby Agbonlahor to play in a more central role with Scott Sinclair and Charles N’Zogbia supporting. Having seen Libor Kozak sidelined for over a year Villa aren’t blessed with attacking options and with only 10 games remaining involving Benteke is a risk not worth taking despite his lack of goals this term. Mar 7 - 1:46 PM